Neurodiverse Life: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Neurodiverse Life! A three-part podcast series that talks about neurodiversity in the real world. To break down barriers and confront the stigma that many of us face. It focuses on three main aspects of our lives: education, work and our journey to success. Hearing personal stories, acknowledging positive changes and understanding the ways we can do better as a society. Here's to celebrating Neurodiverse Life!
In our final episode, Helen is joined by Chanté Joseph, content creator, presenter of Channel 4’s How Not to Be Racist, and writer for The Guardian, VICE, The Evening Standard, British Vogue, and others.
We talk to Chanté about her journey to success. The ups, the downs and learning to embrace her creativity and work to her strengths. We also explore the changing narrative of neurodiversity, which has often been defined by a gender and racially-biased viewpoint. And how the journey of self-discovery really starts after understanding how our own mind works.
Here’s to celebrating Neurodiverse Life!
In episode two, Helen is joined by Theo Smith, author, neurodiversity advocate and podcaster, to talk about his book Neurodiversity at Work.
We ask Theo what advice he has for both employers and employees around embracing and supporting neurodiversity. And we look at how the working world is finally waking up to the possibilities of neurodiversity in the workforce and what this means for the future of work.
Having worked in recruitment for many years, Theo has helped a lot of people through their application process. Combined with his own experiences of dyslexia and ADHD, he shares his insight into how we can welcome and retain neurodiverse talent.
Here’s to celebrating Neurodiverse Life!
In our first episode, Helen Wilson is joined by Gavin O’Meara, CEO and Head of Digital at FE News and host of the recent Exploring Neurodiversity podcast series.
We talk to Gavin about his experiences of dyslexia at school and navigating education as a parent of neurodiverse children. Looking at what changes the education sector has made and what changes still need to happen.
As someone who works in the Further Education and Skills sector, Gavin also shares insight into how educators can adapt to support and encourage people who think and learn differently.
Here’s to celebrating Neurodiverse Life!
Hello and welcome to Neurodiverse Life!
Get ready to join Helen Wilson in an upcoming, three-part podcast series, where we explore neurodiversity in education, work and our journey to success.
Our guests include:
Gavin O'Meara - Founder and CEO of FE News
Theo Smith - Neurodiversity Evangelist and co-author of Neurodiversity at Work
And a surprise guest, yet to be announced for our final installment...
And your host is:
Helen Wilson - Science Communications Manager at Cognassist
Neurodiversity is here!
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